April 2024

SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology
Cardiologist details the many health disparities he encounters in rural Mississippi
Next-day discharge after TAVR with a self-expanding valve: 4 key takeaways
‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use
Medicare reimbursement down 29% for cardiologists, 58% for heart surgeons
FDA approves Abbott’s resorbable stent for BTK arteries
Society of Thoracic Surgeons launches new risk calculators for SAVR after TAVR, other key heart surgeries
Confirmed: AFib ablation more beneficial for patients with HFrEF than those with HFpEF
Cardiologists share update after world’s first implant of new optimizer device for tricuspid regurgitation
AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients
Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine
FDA clears new catheter for peripheral blood clots
Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses
Why the business side of cardiology was a key focus at ACC.24
Statin therapy may help HFpEF patients lower their risk of death, heart attack or stroke
American Heart Association thinks pharmacists can play a bigger role in AFib care
TAVR, SAVR linked to similar QOL improvements for intermediate-risk patients after five years
‘Your heart belongs here’: Improved device, economics help cardiologists keep more patients close to home
Q&A: Cleveland Clinic’s Lars Svensson previews AATS annual meeting
Diabetic cardiomyopathy treatment shows promise in ARISE-HF
AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required
TAVR or SAVR? ChatGPT could help cardiologists decide
Sex, energy drinks and vaccines among the many topics planned for preventive cardiology conference
Cardiologist loses medical license for allegedly ‘fondling and groping’ multiple patients
Cardiologist killed in apparent murder-suicide
Keto diet ‘does not fulfill the criteria of a healthy diet,’ could be harmful for heart patients
Bayer subsidiary granted FDA’s fast track designation for new congestive heart failure treatment
Motivation helps heart patients stay active
2 out of 5 AFib patients develop heart failure later in life
Cardiologists make history, perform first-ever transcaval TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation
Q&A: Interventional cardiologist details key breakthroughs in tricuspid valve replacement and repair
Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
New ACC President Cathie Biga wants to improve quality reporting in cardiology
FDA grants fast track designation to new drug for Friedreich's ataxia cardiomyopathy
Anemia may help explain why women are more likely to die during heart bypass surgery
New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates
PHOTO GALLERY: Highlights from ACC.24 in Atlanta
New Jersey cardiologist faces up to 10 years in prison for $1.9M fraud scheme
Cardiologist salary update: Compensation jumps to $525K per year, No. 3 among all specialties
FDA announces new recall of Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs after 14 deaths
Inter-atrial shunt in RELIEVE-HF improves symptoms in HFrEF, but not HFpEF
The growing shortage or general cardiologists and recruiting crisis in rural America
Critics call out ‘woefully inadequate’ CMS proposal for inpatient Medicare payments
FDA grants new imaging tool for CTO interventions its breakthrough device designation
Cardiologist highlights key takeaways from SMART trial, which looked at TAVR in small annulus patients
TAVR, SAVR both linked to low reintervention rates after five years
First look at data on Biosense Webster Dual Energy THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF platform for atrial fibrillation presented at EHRA Congress
First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required
ACC in-person attendance surpasses pre-COVID numbers for first time 
FDA grants anticoagulant its orphan drug designation for treating patients with implanted devices
Watchdog group calls out risks associated with private equity in cardiology, other specialties
ACC.24: New data suggest early PCI limits risks of vulnerable plaques—cardiologists are skeptical
ACC.24: TAVR linked to lower 1-year mortality, stroke rates than SAVR in low-risk patients
Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates
Cardiologist moves to Mississippi to fight back against PAD and limit amputations
ACC.24: Impella CP boosts survival for patients with STEMI-related cardiogenic shock
ACC.24: Self-expanding Evolut valves offer superior performance for TAVR patients with small annuli
Weight loss drug semaglutide benefits obese patients presenting with HFpEF, type 2 diabetes
Day 1 at ACC.24: Late-breakers examine potential new heart attack, heart failure treatments
Johnson & Johnson to acquire Shockwave Medical for $13.1B
TPVR with self-expanding Harmony valve associated with ‘excellent’ real-world outcomes
Cardiologist-approved VR for interventional procedures headed to ACC.24
FDA announces new recall of neurovascular catheters built by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary
GE Healthcare launching new AI software for handheld ultrasound system
Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy
On-pump vs. off-pump CABG: No difference in long-term mortality, meta-analysis confirms
FDA announces recall of more than 300,000 catheter kits after 10 injuries, 1 death
PaceMate hits 100,000th patient transmission milestone with cutting-edge ambulatory remote monitoring platform
Cardiology groups want to ‘transform the future of cardiovascular medicine’ with new medical board
FDA approves new AI model for detecting signs of heart failure with a stethoscope
FDA approves Abbott’s TriClip TEER device for tricuspid regurgitation
Risk of heart disease skyrockets when young, middle-aged women regularly drink alcohol
Moderate prosthesis-patient mismatch after SAVR linked to worse long-term outcomes
New risk score helps cardiologists predict when TAVR patients may require dialysis